DFS Information Note
We look forward to welcoming you to The 2nd Dakar Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure. TheSummit is held under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency President Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, Chairperson of the African Union. The Summit will take place from 1-3 February 2023 in Dakar, Senegal. The theme of the Dakar Financing Summit is ‘’ Keeping the momentum towards world-class infrastructure in Africa ’’.
Please find below key logistical information regarding your attendance at the Dakar Financing Summit.
- Meeting Venue
All sessions will be held at Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD), Dakar, Senegal.
Contact Number: +221 7833 79437
- Registration/ Accreditation and Documentation
Participants should register online at the event website https://www.dakarfinancingsummit.org.
The accreditation will be done at the conference venue (Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) and Badges will be handed out onsite at designated points from February 1-3.
Please visit the Summit website for all conference documentation and information
https://www.dakarfinancingsummit.org
- Entry Visa Requirements
All participants should confirm visa entry requirements for their country of nationality prior to departure. For those requiring visa, these should be obtained at the Senegalese Embassy in their country of residence. For countries that do not have Senegalese diplomatic representation, visas-on-arrival will be provided subject to provision of passport copy and itinerary in advance. For those needing visas-on -arrival, kindly send passport copies and itinerary to dakarfinancingsummit@nepad.org
- Vaccinations
Please ensure that your yellow fever vaccination certificate is up to date if you are coming from a yellow-fever zone.
Senegal does not require COVID-19 vaccination or PCR tests for entry. Please check requirements for your country of origin/departure and any countries you will transit through for their COVID-19 requirements.
- Hotels
The following are suggested hotels which participants can reserve and pay for directly. The prices are indicative, kindly confirm the final rates with the hotel.
HOTEL
Category
Suite Junior FCFA
Standard Price CFA
Telephone
Complexe King Fahd Palace Pointe des Almadies
5*
350 000
215000 / 262000
+221 33 869 69 69 reservation.dakar@kingfahdpalacehotels.com
Pullman Teranga 10, rue Colbert, Place de l'Union
5*
286 000
252 000
Olivier TENDENG
Centrale de Réservation
Accor Hôtels Sénégal
T. +(221) 33 849 49 94
Terrou Bi
Bd Martin Luther King, Corniche Ouest
5*
234.500/ 202.000
+221 33 839 9039
Radisson Blue Dakar Rue de la Corniche Ouest Fann
5*
+221 33 869 33 33, D: +221 33 869 33 14
marie.sarr@radissonblu.combaityr.diaw@radissonblu.com<mouhamadou.gassama@radissonblu.com>
Novotel Av Abdou Laye FADIGA
4*
44000 / 52000
Olivier TENDENG
Centrale de Réservation
Accor Hôtels Sénégal
T. +(221) 33 849 49 94
Lagon II Route de la Corniche Est
4*
44000 / 52000
+221 33 889 25 25 3 889 25 25
Hôtel Ndiambour 121, rue Carnot
4*
44000 / 52000
Fleur de Lys Plateau 64, Rue Félix FAURE
4*
62000
+221 33 849 46 00 / +221 33 849 4606/ +221 77 723 7657
faly.gueye@hotelfleurdelysdakar.com
control@hotelfleurdelysdakar.com>
Axil Hôtel Avenue Faidherbe x, Rue Raffenel
4*
62000
Lala DIOP
(+221) 33 920 25 25 / (+221) 78 541 22 22
Days Hôtel & Suites By Wyndham 3, rue Parent
4*
44000 /52000
Fleur de Lys Point E Point E Rue 1 X Maison des Ecrivains
4*
44000/ 52000
faly.gueye@hotelfleurdelysdakar.com
control@hotelfleurdelysdakar.com
Hotel VDN
4*
+221 33 867 166 16/ +221 78 589 29 96 goodrade@orange.sn
ONOMO Hotel
4*
Christelle D’Oliveira
+221 33 869 0610/ +221 76 225 89 57
Hotel Feto And Fully furnished apartments
4*
58 300
+221 77 634 34 69
- Transportation
AUDA-NEPAD and the Government of Senegal will offer airport pickups and shuttles for all Dakar airport-arriving attendees. When you exit the airport, the shuttle will be waiting for you at the arrivals area.
For VVIPs and VIPs, kindly send travel information to
*To ensure that you are picked up at the airport, please email Ms. Flore Kamdomg at florek@nepad.org with copy to dfs@nepad.org; dakarfinancingsummit@nepad.org, and nsd.diplomatie@gmail.com, with your travel information. This will allow us to ensure that you are picked up in a timely manner.
We look forward to receiving the information by noon 29th January 2023
- Catering
Lunch will be offered to all participants on all meetings dates, from 1.00 pm to 2 pm. Tea/Coffee, light beverages and pastries will be available during the coffee breaks
- Language
The language for the meeting is English and French and simultaneous interpretation will be provided in both languages.
- Social media
The Dakar Financing Summit is an interactive event, with outreach supported by a number of social media initiatives. Delegates are encouraged to share their ideas, views and insights through the following social networking sites using the hashtag #2ndDFS. For further media related information contact:
Millicent Kgeledi: MillicentS@nepad.org
Benita Nsabua: BenitaN@nepad.org
- Wi-Fi
Free wireless Internet access will be available at the event. Local SIM cards can be purchased at the airport or at nearby retail SIM card shops near the hotels.
- Weather
In February, the weather in Dakar is usually warm.
The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
- Power Plugs and Electricity
Please remember to carry your universal plug adapter (Type E)
- Banking Currency
The national currency is the West African CFA: Exchange facilities are available at the airport and at various banks within the city.
1 United States Dollar (USD) = 600 FCFA
1 Euro (EUR) = 656 FCFA
- Contact for logistical arrangements
For any enquires about the Meeting logistics, please contact:
1) Ms. Flore Kamdomg, FloreK@nepad.org | +27 834769939
2) Ms. Mogomotsi Seboko, MogomotsiS@nepad.org | +27 72 128 6958